salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,010
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$105
👥 People living there
290,594
195,300
Commute to work
25.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
60.5%
32.3%
Own their home
56.9%
50.8%
Below poverty line
6.8%
10.2%
Unemployment
4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $54,780 | +127% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $105,090 | +78% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $101,010 | +65% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $73,710 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $85,170 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $50,350 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $56,240 | +30% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $83,510 | +30% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Plano and Vancouver cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $61,357 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $87,723 in Vancouver, 38% more in Plano.